Chinese Silk and Metal thread carpet, Late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The central lobate medallion with a five clawed dragon chasing a flaming pearl on a fretwork and flowerhead field, the lobate spandrels with further five clawed dragons within an inner pearl border and wider meandering flowerhead border. 283 x 189cm. ex Joels, ex The Brans Collection, Perth. Lot 127, 21.11.21, Provenance: Collection of Joaquim Eulalio do Nsacimento e Silva, ambassador to Chongqing from 26.5.1944 – 31.8.1946. No. 900747 1/2 share with Ian paid $ 37500